Mitsubishi Lancer 9 not cleared. Mitsubishi lancer ix with mileage: engines with appetite and automatic transmission that does not break. Throttle assembly problems

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 inline four-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.6 with one camshaft and 82 hp. and 92 hp. respectively; a volume of 2.0 with two camshafts and a power of 135 hp. when operating in the Russian Federation, they have a short resource and high oil consumption.

The oil consumption for Lancer 9 is so high that when the next scheduled maintenance is reached, you can only do with replacing the oil filter. After all, consumption, or rather "zhor" oil varies from 1 liter to 3 liters per 1000 km. With the volume of the oil system from 3 to 4 liters, for 10-15 thousand km. you will have to top up at least 15 liters, and thus change it several times.

In the absence of leaking oil seals, gaskets and seals, the reasons for oil consumption can be:

• Worn valve guides and oil seals
• Worn or coked oil scraper rings, seizure marks on the cylinder block

Each reason has its own root cause.

Oil flow through valve seals

Valve oil seals lose their elasticity and "dubbed" at different mileage. On one engine, they are replaced at 50 thousand km. run, on another 150 thousand km. At the same time, at higher mileage, replacing oil seals does not solve the problem with oil consumption. Why is that? The valve stem seals fail due to overheating, both visible when the temperature sensor detects it, and invisible, the so-called internal preheating. In the first case, the reason may be the cooling system. The second case is difficult to diagnose and detect, and it is associated with poor fuel quality. The products of incomplete combustion of gasoline form carbon deposits and varnish deposits in the combustion chamber. As a result, the thermal conductivity of its walls deteriorates, which causes overheating, which is not detected by the temperature sensor. In addition, independent replacement of valve stem seals without troubleshooting and subsequent replacement of valve guides does not give a positive effect. And Lancer, as he ate butter, so be it. And, if we take into account the pumping effect that occurs when installing new oil seals on old bushings with wear, then the consumption will be even greater than before replacement.

Ring occurrence and oil consumption

Oil scraper rings in the event of overheating of the Lancer engine lie and lose their mobility - this is one of the reasons for oil consumption. When using low quality gasoline, the rings coke and also stop working. In addition, if the coke clogs the grooves and the rings lie on it, then they will intensively wear out against the cylinder walls. Mechanical wear on the liner can cause scuffing, which is another reason for oil consumption. The compression rings also cause a pumping effect when the oil scraper is stuck and the flow rate rises. Replacing the rings does not give results if the cylinder block is not bored to the new size or the surface is not micro-polished. Wear in the block leads to a change in the geometry of the cylinder: ovality, taper, ellipticity, which in turn causes a knock of the engine. The knock can also be "connecting rod" due to oil starvation.

The root cause of "zhora" oil on Lancer 9

What does the fight for the environment and the reduction of toxic emissions lead to? We have to optimize the clearances in the motor and its parts. The smaller the gaps, the easier and faster they are clogged with products of incomplete combustion of gasoline. It is for this reason that all of the above happens, and that is why all manufacturers write and warn about the use of high quality fuel. The situation is aggravated by objective reasons:

• Short distance trips
• Driving in a cold car
• Continuous idling
• The use of gasoline that does not correspond to the passport
• Operation at low rpm

These factors do not allow the engine to reach the operating temperature at which coke and carbon deposits will be burned out. The use of AI-98 instead of AI-92 also promotes carbon formation, since the combustion rate of high-octane gasoline is lower. What is not burned forms carbon deposits and clogs the catalyst.

How to increase the resource of the Mitsubishi engine

An increase in viscosity and a switch to other brands of engine oil do not give a sustainable result. Regular use of flushing the oil system before changing the oil - MF5 will keep the power package clean. Flushing the Lancer engine allows you to deeply clean the surfaces from all types of deposits and carbon deposits, de-carbonize the rings and restore their mobility.

The use of a cermet additive for the engine will restore its resource, compensate and protect against wear. Engine GA4 is formulated for 4 liters of oil and does not change the chemical composition and physical properties of the oil. It forms a metal-ceramic protective layer on the coupled friction pairs, which restores the geometry of the cylinder, increases the compression, as a result of which the oil consumption of Lancer 9 decreases or stops altogether, depending on the degree of wear and the causes of "zhora". The composition does not affect and does not restore valve seals, piston rings.

It is possible to optimize combustion processes and get rid of the consequences of incomplete fuel combustion by adding a gasoline combustion catalyst, FueleX. The combustion catalyst increases the speed and temperature of combustion, resulting in complete combustion. And as a result, there is no soot, coke and deposits, a clean engine, a combustion chamber, a catalyst. The use of a combustion catalyst increases the resource of the engine.

What investments can you expect when buying a used car?

The question of choosing a used car consists of several aspects, for each potential car owner they are arranged in a different order, but as polls show, the decisive factors are the price, brand, cost of service.

In the car market, not every person will tell you all the ins and outs of the car and when buying a car from your hands you should be ready for financial investments. We will tell you about what investments can await you when buying certain cars, we will tell you in the new project of the Kirov Car enthusiasts website, the site "Sores in a car". We ourselves will not invent anything. The essence of the project is that the real owner of the car talks about the problems he faced while owning the car. It will not even be about the problems of the car, but about what to expect when buying a certain car with a certain age. Of course, all cases are unique and the condition of the car depends on its owner, but we are sure that when choosing and buying a used car in Kirov and in neighboring regions, many people will come in handy and they will have a more balanced approach to choosing a car.

Legendary and desired by many Mitsubishi Lancer IX. Despite the failure of sales in dealerships, a myriad of these cars travel around Kirov and Russia, and from time to time interesting copies pop up on sale, which attracts the attention of potential owners.

But when buying a car that has been driving on Russian roads for more than 10 years, it is even difficult to imagine how the car feels now.

Evgeny from Kirovo-Chepetsk bought a 2005 Lancer with a 1.6 engine and an automatic transmission with 137 thousand kilometers in 2014 in Perm. A few weeks later, he began to receive unpleasant news. First, the catalyst error "got out". In the process of studying the issue, a scheme of fraud among outbids became known, which burns the channel on the board and does not allow the "error to catch fire". Probably a good part of the Lancer travels in the country with a non-burning check.

After the car was driven for a comprehensive inspection in Kirov, a lot of new information became known about the Lancer that had been driven.

Firstly, the car was bit in the rear left side and, accordingly, straightened, painted.

Secondly, the car required serious investments in terms of consumables and suspension components. This defect was not identified when inspecting the car for a number of reasons.

Thus, after buying a car, Eugene was forced to invest a large amount of money in it, which included spare parts and work to replace them:

1. Solving problems with catalyst error P0421 - 1000 rubles.
2. Steering rod CTR - 550 rubles.
3. Front shock absorbers KYB - 2900 rubles.
4. Rear shock absorbers KYB - 1950 rubles.
5. Silent blocks of the front levers, rear Febi - 350 rubles.
6. Racks of the front stabilizer TRW - 250 rubles.
7. Front gearbox support original - 1900 rubles.
8. Gearbox support rear original - 2000 rubles.
9. Silent blocks of the rear trailing arms (large) original - 1140 rubles.
10. Silent blocks of the rear wishbones under the RBI strut - 210 rubles.
11. Bolts breakup rear - 200 rubles.
12. Crankshaft oil seal before - 150 rubles.
13. Timing belt Gates - 750 rubles.
14. Roller GMB - 460 rubles.
15. Power steering high pressure hose - 6350 rubles.
16. Corrugation (bellows) - 1000 rubles.
17. Repair of the speed sensor - 300 rubles.
18. Replacing the washer pump - 500 rubles.
19. For the first summer season I bought a used one. Vredestein Sportrac 5 tires with alloy wheels - 8,000 rubles.

I paid 7,000 rubles for the work on the replacement of spare parts.

In total, the first investments came to 36,000 rubles in 2014 prices.

After a while, a number of costs followed. It included replacing the air filter, replacing the cabin filter, replacing the alternator belt, then, during operation, the fluid in the engine and transmission, brake system, power steering, battery replacement followed. Some time later, it was necessary to replace the rear silent block of the front left lever, and the muffler bracket was repaired. The rear wing also required intervention, ripping Yevgeny by another 10,000 rubles.

At the present time, investments, albeit small ones, in the car continue. And to the list of these "improvements" was added the replacement of ball joints, high-voltage wires, spark plugs, fan washer nozzles, replacement of the thermostat.

All of the above works have been carried out to date, that is, over several years, and not one-time. Accordingly, when buying such a car when inspecting it from the seller, you already have a certain list of questions that would not hurt to ask him in order to protect yourself from unnecessary and unforeseen costs.

I chose between Mitsubishi Lancer and Chrysler Stratus. I liked the second one more, but was excluded for some reason. I thought: the car is good, comfortable, but American cars have problems with parts and service. It is better to take a reliable and proven option, namely the 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer.

All the necessary documents for the purchase were completed in one day. And here he is my handsome - a 2004 car with a 1.6-liter engine, automatic transmission and air conditioning.

The first serious test for the newly purchased car was coming - passing the technical inspection. On the day of the inspection, I purchased the missing set of mandatory equipment - a car fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and an emergency installation sign. During the inspection, no flaws were found, which means the car was in perfect technical condition, although it was 5 years old. The only thing the master advised during the examination was to change the rear silent block (what is a silent block).

After a month from the beginning of the purchase - there were no troubles, the car pleased. The only annoying moment when I came to the garage in the morning and the car refused to start. It didn't take long to look for a reason, it was a planted battery. It turns out that I forgot to turn off the interior light bulb, which drained the battery. Well, the knowledge of how to light a cigarette from a battery came in handy and it was not difficult to return the car to a working condition. In this trouble, motorists helped in the garage complex, who provided "crocodiles" to charge the battery.

The discharged battery case was a good lesson. Now, when leaving the car, I carefully examine the electrical devices for their "off".

Something we are a little distracted from the point. When I arrived in a strange city, I got a little lost. In those minutes I thought it would be nice if I bought a car GPS navigator (how to choose an auto navigator). It will be necessary to buy with the first salary, because this is a useful thing for a car enthusiast, as I myself have seen from my own experience.

Approximately 10,000 kilometers have passed since the purchase of the car. The most serious malfunction that happened was refueling with low-quality fuel. After the next refueling, the light on the instrument panel came on... As I later found out, it caught fire as a result of poor-quality gasoline entering the car's tank. We managed to extinguish the light bulb with our own hands. To do this, fill in 10 liters of high-quality gasoline and reset the terminal from the battery. In the program, the information will be erased and the light will go out.

In addition to this light bulb, nothing bad has happened with the Mitsubishi Lancer. No wonder the ninth generation Lancers are popular among motorists. This is a reliable car for the money.

Mitsubishi Lancer IX (2003-2005, restyling 2005-2010).

2000, production of Cedia (Lancer) began in Japan. 2001, sales of Cedia in the US market started. In 2003, the front optics, the radiator grill and the hood were changed, and the name for all markets became - Lancer. A year later, the official sales of Mitsubishi Lancer begin in Russia. The model immediately becomes a bestseller. Low price, reliability, good build quality, rich equipment for their value, assembled "9s" in Japan.

The following engines were offered for our market: 1.3 (82 hp, up to one hundred in 13.7 s, average consumption - 7 liters per 100 km of track), 1.6 (98 forces, up to a hundred in 11.8 seconds, consumption per 100 km - 7.5 l ) and 2.0 (135 liters. from, up to 100 km in 9.6 seconds, mixed consumption per hundred - 10 liters).

There were only three transmissions: 1 - “mechanics” with 5 steps, automatic for 4 gears and a continuously variable variator.

Front-wheel drive, but in other markets all-wheel drive versions were offered, like other power plants - 1.5 (91, 100 hp), 1.8 (114, 130 and 165 hp), 2.4 (164 hp).

In the basic configuration, with a 1.3 engine, you could get: 2 front airbags, air conditioning, power side mirrors, central locking, 4 power windows, ABS - everything you need was already in the "base". In the 2-liter version: climate control, heated seats, front seats with developed lateral support, a sports steering wheel, 4 airbags, fog lights, a leather steering wheel, 16-radius alloy wheels, a trunk spoiler.

If we talk about the secondary market, Mitsubishi Lancer, at the same cost as the Koreans, looks older, it is better assembled, there are more options in the basic equipment, more spacious in the cabin (after all, the C-class). In 2007, the production of "9" was stopped, the Lancer X was released. But after a couple of years, Lancer IX again entered the conveyor under the name - Lancer Classic. It was rumored that the new generation was a "rattle" (historical fact). Perhaps for this reason, the "9th" returned.

Childhood diseases Mitsubishi Lancer IX.

The Lancer IX has the most reliable engine - 2.0 liters, there are no problems with the damper and the "oil scooper", the rest can be checked. If you choose 1.6, you have to keep an eye on the oil. The "two-liter" version is more expensive to purchase, there are fewer offers, but it is hassle-free. BUT! when replacing the timing belt in 2.0, remember that you need to change the drive belt of the balancing shafts, otherwise there is a risk of the valves bending. There is little information about 1.3, sometimes "sores" similar to 1.6 appear. The rest of the ICEs were not officially offered to Russia. No weak points were found in the "boxes". In general, a reliable car, but like any used car, requires attention.

Numerous reviews of the owners allow us to judge the Mitsubishi Lancer IX as a reliable, inexpensive and practical golf-class car for all occasions. But since there are no perfect cars, those who are just looking at Lancer will not be superfluous to learn about his weak points.

Fuel quality sensitivity

"What to fill in the gas tank" is a question that is relevant for all owners of Mitsubishi Lancer 9. The operating instructions say that you should refuel with gasoline with an octane rating of 95 and higher, but during operation it becomes clear that this is simply unsafe. Often in Russia, the 95th is made by adding additives to the 92nd. As a result, the octane number rises, but the quality of the fuel deteriorates, from which the engine parts suffer. The solution may be to use 92 gasoline. The 98th, according to the observations of some Lancer owners, can lead to engine overheating and valve failure.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption is the first thing the owner pays attention to. For the 1.6 liter engine, the most popular among motorists, the consumption is: in the city - 8-10 liters per 100 km, on the highway 6-9 liters per 100 km.

If the consumption increases to 15 liters per 100 km even with a 1.6 liter engine, then this means that you need to pay attention to the catalyst. It is its pollution that leads to such a large fuel consumption. The problem will be solved by replacing the catalyst. Deposits of ferrocene contribute to the failure of the catalyst. Ferrocene has a specific brick color and its deposits can be seen on the lambda probe and candles, which in this case will also have to be replaced.

If power is lost and gas consumption has increased, then perhaps the reason lies in the throttle valve. It is not necessary to change it; more often than not, it is enough to simply clean it.

Air conditioning

By itself, it does not bring problems. You only need to turn it on about once a week. This should be done even in winter. The goal is to prevent the leakage of the air conditioner seals. You can turn it on in winter as follows: first, thoroughly warm up the interior with a heater, and only then turn on the air conditioner.

Extraneous sounds in the cabin

A specific plastic sound coming from the right side of the passenger compartment most likely means that the torsion bar of the glove compartment microlift has loosened. To eliminate the malfunction, you need to open the glove compartment, remove the metal leg - the retainer and put a piece of foam rubber under it.

Water in the cabin

If there is a smell of dampness and rot in the car, then most likely this is due to water that has penetrated into the passenger compartment. In some cases, water can enter through the plug between the passenger compartment and the left front wheel arch. The problem is solved simply: you need to remove the mudguard, bend the fender liner and energetically put the plug back in place.

Knocking on the steering column

Not dangerous, but can be annoying. Here the point is in the telescopic design. If your car was manufactured before 2006 (four-spoke steering wheel), then it will be replaced by a dealer under warranty for an upgraded one. Frankly, over time, it will also start knocking, as the plastic bushings become loose, but this does not affect driving safety and smoothness.

Noise isolation

Noise isolation is poor. This is especially true for sills and wheel arches.

Fogging headlights

This is due to the design of the headlights and may appear in wet weather. Eliminated by turning on the dipped beam. If this does not help, then it makes sense to contact the service center for warranty. In general, the problem can be solved by cleaning the ventilation holes and lubricating them with sealant.

Disadvantages of optics

The owners have repeatedly noted that the brightness of the headlights is clearly not enough. It is solved by replacing the dipped and main beam headlights with more suitable brightness.

Quite high cost of official spare parts and service

For a golf-class car, Lancer has too high the cost of original parts and maintenance. Of course, costs can be reduced by using suitable non-original parts.

Brake discs

The Mitsubishi Lancer IX is recognized as a weak point. Already by the first MOT they will need to be replaced, and at high speeds during braking they will "lead". In some cases, they can crack or even crack.

Suspension

Rigid suspension. So long journeys on not very good roads can be tiresome.

Brittle paintwork

Insufficient strength of the enamel can easily lead to cracks and chips, which in turn leads to rust.

Of the minor flaws, I would also like to note the very modest trunk dimensions for a city sedan and not the most successful location of the washer reservoir under the hood in a cold place, so it will not be possible to dilute the anti-freeze with water and save money.

In conclusion, we can say that the Mitsubishi Lancer IX has much more advantages than disadvantages, and with proper timely maintenance, it will faithfully serve its owner without causing any special problems in operation.